Sakura 🌸

part 8

Tay, Off,Jan and Arm to the restaurant where Singto and plume are having their lunch, they sat with them and Tay sat beside Plume

"did you enjoy your lunch?"

Tay asked him with a polite smile. Plume gives him a Cheeky smile, a cheek full of food like a small hamster giving a small nod. All the members burst into laughter looking at his cuteness . Tay shuffled his hair while laughing. Like their lunch is full of laughter and joy.
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At evening

The Office is dimly lit, with only a few soft lamps casting a warm glow. All the members sat around the table except Off, whom Tay asked to do a background check on Plume, reach towards any detail so they could find about the kid.

Their faces are illuminated by the faint light. Plume lay on the couch, his small body curled up with a blanket, his eyes closed in exhaustion. The sound of his gentle breathing filled the room.

They all sat quietly looking at the sleeping figure deep in a thought Now where will they give this kid a shelter?

Tay's gaze lingered on Plume, his expression softening. He couldn't help but think about their earlier visit to the childcare center.

The memory of Plume's tears and desperation still lingered in his mind.
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*Flashback*

Tay and Jan stood in the childcare center's garden surrounded by the sound of children's laughter.

This is not new for them to visit here, they often visit here some times related to cases so some time for meeting with kids when they got free time.

Plume sat on the ground, playing with blocks, his eyes shining with excitement.

Mrs. Goddji approached them, a middle aged lady, her warm smile and kind eyes putting them at ease.

"Oh officer Tay, Officer Jan is nice to meet you again. sorry you have to wait"

she said in a polite way.

" Oh it's not a big deal you don't have to be sorry and please call me Tay Mrs Goddji" said Tay.

"Oh please don't be formal to me also, I'm your Aunt after all"

she said while laughing, slapping his shoulder playfully, Tay chuckled looking at his aunt's friendly demeanor.

" Oh Tay, Jan come inside, let's talk in my office"

she said pointing towards her office.

They all came inside the office and sat around the table from where they could have a full view of the garden

"so... What's the matter"

she asked while pouring the tea in a cup.

"We are seeking a shelter for him"

Tay said looking towards Plume with concern who still emerged in playing unaware of his surroundings.

"So you have another case related to the kid"

asked Mrs Goddji while handing them a cup of tea.

Jan: "Not really"

Mrs Goddji tilted her head in confusion setting on her chair. Tay seeing her confusion continued.

"Well Jan found him and.."

Tay explained everything to her.

There is silence for some moment then

"oh my." She gasps "poor child" she said,

concern growing inside her looking towards the boy.